Crew clothing kindly spononsored by Denholm Shipping

Once the Trustees, fund raisers, Friends and Shore Helpers have played their part and Portishead Lifeboat is called upon to save the lives of unfortunates in the Bristol Channel, the crew of the boat come into play.

But who are the people who give up their evenings to train for any eventuality, and put to sea in often treacherous conditions to help those in distress?

Crew profiles to follow shortly